Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 00:25
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
“But, it is nearly impossible for one to predict who will make it to the ‘holy list’. Yes! I can say that if an aspirant who has done X, Y, and Z can increase their chances of selection, but it is just not enough. There is always a matter of luck (or, probability).”
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Dropped them
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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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Found an empty bench..
500 students in each batch. God forbid if you were late to the class - you would have to push your way through the seats. (Old aspirants reading this know which institute I am talking about).
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I was alone in Delhi back then
The batch sizes were huge!
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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Each class used to be 2.5 hours each. Making it a total of 5 hours of coaching classes daily. The classes used to be 7 days a week.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
So, yes, the UPSC is considered the toughest exam in the world because there is a ‘luck’ factor coupled with subjectivity in the exam process.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I was constantly staring into the ground
Anyway!
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
“All of these students are great from an academic point of view. They have always scored 90%+ during their school days, some have even scored 9.6 CGPA and above during their 10th boards.”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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You would have to be on your toes. If your mind drifts apart for even a second, you will lose your chain of thoughts and notes.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And entered the park.
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It is almost impossible.
And, I had not made it.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Cleared multiple of them
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Dare you, peep in your neighbour's notebook. After all, it is a national-level competitive exam - people tend to be extremely competitive. Tough days…
I did not go back to my home.
Your credentials do not matter!
Searched for my roll number.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“I, too, was an aspirant, 20 years back. I have met board toppers, state board toppers, and college toppers with more than 9+ CGPA who prepare for this exam.”
I vividly remember that evening.
But, then it hit me hard.
All the best!
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Keep your ego aside.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And..
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I looked around me
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All achievers in their own way.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.